We are only a few days away from heading down to Orlando for the Family Forward Conference which is being held at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Attending the conference is one of the highlights of the year and I can’t wait until we are off on our adventure. Attending the conference for us is all […]
Thankful for My Daughter’s Birth Mother’s Mature Decision
I never met my daughter’s birth mom. Not that I didn’t want to, she just chose not to meet me. I am sure it was not an easy decision to let another woman raise her baby girl but every day since the day I found I was going to be a mom I thank her […]
10 things My life Doesn’t Need in 2015 #NewYearsResolutions
2015 is officially here. So many things I want to do, change and accomplish. We spend so much time buying and accumulating sometimes you need to take a breather. I am taking a different look at my life thinking about the things I don’t need this year. 10 things My life Doesn’t Need in 2015 […]
Disappointed in Santa Claus #ChristmasGifts
I think my daughter was the last of her friends to believe in Santa Claus. So imagine my surprise when she handed me her Dear Santa Christmas List. What!!! This list is truly written by someone living in a parallel universe where I am rich and gullible. GTA5, is she nuts Grand Theft Auto? Even […]
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year – I’m Off Until The New Year
As we head into the New Year, I like all of you needs a break from the hectic last minute rush to Christmas. My daughter is off from school and I am working my full-time job so I am taking a blog break. It’s my time to take a break to start the New Year […]
Merry Christmas and Fun Christmas Quotes
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!! Christmas Quotes
@ItaliaRicci from @ABCFamily’s Chasing Life Just Earned a Loyal Tween Fan Forever @ChasingLifeABCF #ChasingLife
As parents, you hope that your child looks to you as a role model. But let’s face facts, we don’t acknowledge how important our parents are until we are adults. If you asked a tween or teen who their role model is, it is the small minority that say “my parents are my role models.” […]
Paring Down the Christmas Gift List for My Daughter #ParentingTips #HolidayGifts #Tweens
I so long for the days when my daughter was a toddler and elementary school student. Her Christmas gift wish may have been long but it was manageable. I always was able to supplement the big gift with lots of toys and craft projects that were on sale. Not anymore. My daughter is now 11 […]
Chasing Life Christmas Special ” Locks of Love” – Airing Tuesday, December 9 at 9pm ET @ChasingLifeABCF
Chasing Life Christmas Special ” Locks of Love” – Airing Tuesday, December 9 at 9pm ET The Carvers Celebrate An Early Christmas to cheer up April in a special holiday episode of Chasing Life with guest stars, Ed Asner (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) and Marion Ross (“Happy Days”.) The Carvers Celebrate An Early […]
Happy Thanksgiving and Funny and Thoughtful Thanksgiving Quotes
Thanksgiving is about spending time with family and friends and of course, giving thanks. This year, my daughter and I will be spending Thanksgiving with a close group of friends. It will be a fun day filled with cooking, toasting the day and enjoying each other’s company. The flip side is that Thanksgiving can also […]
